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■(TB) 'Meteor'
1973, Keppel
'Meteor' (Keith Keppel, R. 1972). Seedling# 67-4A. TB, 35" (89 cm), Midseason bloom. Standards clear lemon yellow (M&P 10-K-3); falls yellow with strong Indian purple (47-J-2) wash, becoming greenish tan (13-L-6) at edge; white spray pattern around bright orange-yellow beard. 'Ballyhoo' X 'Radiant Apogee'. Keppel 1973. Honorable Mention 1974.
Other references: AIS Bulletin #216, January 1975, page 25.
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| From AIS Bulletin #209 April 1973 Introducing METEOR (Keppel). M. 35". Ballyhoo X Radiant Apogee. A bright flash of color, with stiffly upright and touching standards of clear bright lemon yellow. The slightly flared falls are washed strong Indian purple, edges blended chamois and quince over lemon yellow. A starburst spray of white surrounds the bright orange-yellow beard. Not as wide as its sib, but equally ruffled. Leathery substance. Three branches plus terminal, eight to ten buds. $20.00. Keith Keppel. |
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FURTHER CULTURAL INFORMATION  |
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| Hardiness Zones 4-8 for most varieties, Some cultivars tolerate colder, others tolerate warmer zones (please comment in comment box with your location if this cultivar grows well in zone 3, 4, 9, or 10.) |
| Exposure Prefers full sun for optimal performance, may still bloom in half-day shade |
| Water: Prefers well drained good garden soil, Tolerant of dry conditions in established plants, Intolerant of swampy conditions. |
| PH Prefers Neutral to basic solis 6.1 to 8.5, quite toleranr of more extreme conditions |
| Fertilizer Prefers rich conditions on relatively inorganic soils. |
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Your Observations Are Valued. Please make note of bud count, branching, purple based foliage and bloom time, etc. Because these are affected by climate, note date, year and geographic location and write these and other comments in the comment box below.-- RolandDejoux - 2009-12-31
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Meteor12BHI.jpg | manage | 56 K | 25 Apr 2012 - 15:19 | BetsyHiggins | Photo by Mary Hess-Bluebird Haven Iris Garden |
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Meteor_Keppel_1973.JPG | manage | 69 K | 31 Dec 2009 - 17:37 | Main.Laymont+ | by Dejoux in my garden : sud-ouest France |
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